Gerber 45905 Camp Axe - Sheath - Clam
The Gerber Camp Axe is one of the toughest axes out on the market. The Camp Axe is sized to fit your needs. It has a Swedish forged steel head for durability and superior edge retention, and a unique handle made from Polymid Fiberglass that is virtually i
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It exudes quality. The blade is shaped well for splitting and the steel is first rate; it holds an edge well and sharpens easily. This Gerber camp axe with sheath (clam) is a beaut. Moreover, the price is very good. This is the hand axe all others should be compared to in the camp axe market. The 45905 is light and short, perfect for one hand use, but not to worry, this axe is balanced prefectly for splitting medium to large diameter (18-20") logs and for cutting logs, limbs, or trunks with ease.
The tang is great for hammering in tent stakes since no one seems to remember to bring a hammer. At first I thought it might be a bit long and heavy to pack but now I never camp/hunt without it. However I have camped/hunted all my life and now consider this part of my "essential" gear and that's not an easy feat. Having great success with my Gerber knive (steadfast) over the years, I purchased the camp axe and continue to be amazed. The high carbon content holds an excellent edge and in a pinch I've struck flint rock against it to spark a fire (used w/ magnesium in wet conditions). I was concerned about the composite handle but it have held up well in the temperate climate of Kentucky though I haven't have enough extreme cold conditions like the high country to know if it would become brittle and crack. I used it to field dress elk and older deer to split a tough pelvis when my gigli saw was missing (just make sure the bladder is clear).
Has good heft, and bites into woods VERY well. I'm a little suspicious of the plastic looking handle, but its took the abuse I've thrown its way so far so I guess I can't complain too much. Mildly concerned about the small area on the back side of the axe, if only for being able to hit it with something (ala splitting logs), but not enough to cause me to get a new one.
It ties on easily and conveniently to a pack, is light, seems virtually unbreakable and chews through trees like a hot knife through a cold stick of butter. So you need a solid, reliable tool to get the job done. I'm a fan of Gerber in the first place but this ax really went beyond my expectations. It's become one of my favorite pieces of gear. Now that I own it, I won't go on the trail without this Gerber ax. Working wood for shelters, fire circles, benches and a plethora of other needs is very important in the forest.
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